YO11 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from St Nicholas Cliff in Scarborough. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO11 1AL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (334 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for YO11 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00141648 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO11 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO11 1AL.
203
52
£ 28,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO11 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, YO11 1AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO11 1AL. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near YO11 1AL are high at 334 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Friarage Community Primary School
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Gladstone Road Primary School
Childhaven Community Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Taste Of China0.9 km
- Memossa Pizzeria0.9 km
- Burger Bar & Ice Cream0.6 km
- First Catch Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Fish & Chips0.6 km
- + 56 more
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Victoria Road Convenience Store0.9 km
- Esposito Ice Cream Kiosk0.4 km
- Harbourside Gift Shop0.6 km
- Molly Molone's Seafood Bar0.6 km
- MV Southern Star0.6 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
83 nearby- Crown Spa Hotel0.9 km
- Barrington Guest House0.3 km
- Blands Cliff Lodge0.2 km
- Castle By The Sea0.4 km
- Mariners House0.2 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Scarborough Club Institute0.9 km
- The Victoria Hotel0.8 km
- Golden Ball0.6 km
- Newcastle Packet0.4 km
- Scarborough Sub Aqua Club0.6 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
120 nearby- Chambers Coffee Bar0.8 km
- Ask Italian0.4 km
- Bamfords Cafe And Chippy0.4 km
- Cafe Columbus0.6 km
- Golden Grid0.4 km
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scarborough0.8 km
- Seamer5.0 km
- Filey10.8 km
Bus Stops
- X0.1 km
- Queen Street Stop B0.2 km
- Castle Road Stop A0.2 km
- St Thomas Street Stop F0.2 km
- St Thomas Street Stop E0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO111AL · Data under Open Government Licence